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Mcgiffin Family History

Mcgiffin Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of McGaffin

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Mcgiffin family from?

You can see how Mcgiffin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcgiffin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcgiffin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Mcgiffin families living in Manitoba. This was about 63% of all the recorded Mcgiffin's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Mcgiffin families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcgiffin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Mcgiffin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mcgiffin. 28% of Mcgiffin men worked as a Salesman.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    28%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Accountant
    19%

What Mcgiffin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Mcgiffin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcgiffin census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 616 immigration records available for the last name Mcgiffin. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 866 military records available for the last name Mcgiffin. For the veterans among your Mcgiffin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcgiffin lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Mcgiffin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Mcgiffin in 1958 was 44, and 92 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mcgiffin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcgiffin ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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